The seven-year-old Charlie, trained by Vinesh, became the first horse to win three races this season. In the hands of jockey Bhawani Singh, Charlie bagged Thursday's feature event, the Bangalore Turf Club Trophy, completing a hat-trick of victories on the trot. Taking charge soon after turning for home, Bhavani Singh drove Charlie with power, even as the favourite Dream Alliance (CS Jodha up) could not gain an inch on the winner despite a laboured and stressful effort.

The top two market fancies for the Indian Navy Trophy finished one-two, albeit in reverse order. Jockey CS Jodha powered trainer Adhirajsingh's ward Thundering Phoenix (4-to-1) to a stylish victory after deftly maneuvering his way through traffic to emerge from the inner rails midway in the homestretch. Vivek G astride the first favourite Eagle Day (3-to-1) finished with a flourish but had to be content with the runner-up slot.